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Ton-up for Mitchell but New Zealand lose Williamson in semi-final chase

Ton-up for Mitchell but New Zealand lose Williamson in semi-final chase

Daryl Mitchell completed a fine hundred only to see two wickets fall quickly at the other end as New Zealand's quest for a record-breaking World Cup semi-final win over India suffered a major setback.

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Czech court nixes ex-PM Babis's acquittal in EU fraud case

Czech court nixes ex-PM Babis's acquittal in EU fraud case

Former Czech billionaire premier Andrej Babis will go back to court over an EU fraud case after an appeals court cancelled his acquittal, a specialised judiciary website said Wednesday.

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Russia admits Ukrainian troops on occupied bank of Dnipro river

Russia admits Ukrainian troops on occupied bank of Dnipro river

Russia said Wednesday for the first time that some Ukrainian troops had established positions on the Moscow-held side of the Dnipro river, the vast waterway that splits the frontline in southern Ukraine.

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US stocks extend gains on hopes of a soft landing

US stocks extend gains on hopes of a soft landing

Stock markets rose further Wednesday after slowing US inflation dampened expectations of more interest rate hikes, with some traders even betting on cuts next year.

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Alcaraz beats troubled Rublev to keep ATP Finals hopes alive

Alcaraz beats troubled Rublev to keep ATP Finals hopes alive

Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his hopes of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals with Wednesday's 7-5, 6-2 win over an emotionally fraught Andrey Rublev.

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Virat Kohli: Six highs and lows

Virat Kohli: Six highs and lows

India's cricketing superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday reached a landmark 50 ODI centuries to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

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US retail sales, producer prices register October fall

US retail sales, producer prices register October fall

Retail sales in the United States fell slightly in October, according to government data published Wednesday, fueled by a large drop in consumer spending at furniture and home furnishing stores.

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'Out of control' fires endanger wildlife in Brazilian wetlands

'Out of control' fires endanger wildlife in Brazilian wetlands

The Pantanal wetlands in western Brazil are famed as a paradise of biodiversity, but these days they have enormous clouds of smoke billowing over them, as raging wildfires reduce vast expanses to scorched earth.

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Russian cafe bomb suspect  admits partial guilt

Russian cafe bomb suspect admits partial guilt

A Russian woman accused of killing military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, pleaded partially guilty during a court hearing on Wednesday.

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Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain after World Cup flop

Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain after World Cup flop

Babar Azam said Wednesday he was resigning as Pakistan captain in all three formats following the team's Cricket World Cup flop but will continue playing for the national team.

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